What was discovered 15 years after a woman disappeared in Derby?

The dismembered remains of a woman who disappeared approximately 15 years ago were found buried under a patio in Derby.

What role did Anna Podedworna play in the victim's disappearance?

Anna Podedworna is on trial, accused of murdering her former partner, preventing a lawful burial, and perverting the course of justice.

What did the victim's daughter reveal about her mother's disappearance?

The victim's daughter testified that she overheard discussions between her mother and Podedworna about 'gender reassignment' surgery before her mother went missing.

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Mother's Body Found Under Patio 15 Years Later

28 Jan

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Summary

Woman's dismembered remains discovered under patio 15 years after disappearance.
Partner accused of murder allegedly dismembered victim using butcher skills.
Daughter's testimony revealed 'gender reassignment' discussions before disappearance.

Mother's Body Found Under Patio 15 Years Later

A woman's life ended violently approximately 15 years ago, with her dismembered remains discovered buried beneath a patio in Derby last June. The accused, Anna Podedworna, is currently on trial at Derby Crown Court, facing charges of murder, preventing a lawful burial, and perverting the course of justice, all of which she denies.

Jurors heard that Podedworna, who had allegedly learned dismemberment techniques from her previous employment as a butcher, is accused of cutting the victim's body in half. She is also accused of then 'getting on with her life as normal,' which included having two children before contacting Derbyshire Police in 2025 to reveal the location of her former partner's remains.